F.A. Albin & Sons

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F. A. Albin & Sons funeral directors’ head office operates in the M25 area since 1974, continuing a family tradition of over 200 years of bereavement care.

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Andrea Burnett 12th Oct 2021

I am so happy and grateful for all the love and guidance you offered me. My dad was in the right place and in the right hands. I felt so welcomed. And Caroline was so lovely, always by the phone if i needed to talk. I was so lost when losing my dad. But Caroline helped me through it all. The whole team helped me through it all. I am so grateful. Thank you

Terry Smeaton 8th Oct 2021

I felt very comfortable and confident that my auntie was in good hands communication was amazing my auntie had a beautiful send of .the service was top class . Thankyou for being a great support to myself

David Selby 3rd Oct 2021

What can I say that many people before me have also said.Albins go above and beyond to care for your loved one.they really do care,from making the first phone call,to being dropped of in the funeral car,after the funeral.the whole process is done with the upmost care,and  Albins do it in their  own special way so that it  takes some of the pressure  of you and your loved ones.My family and friends would like to thank Jon Simon and Scott for the way they cared for and helped plan such a wonderful funeral for my brother.Xx

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

Arthur Stanley House
52 Culling Road
Rotherhithe
London
SE16 2TN

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 020 3389 6581

About Us

Built in 1974 on the site of the Old Runge Hall in Culling Road, the F.A. Albin & Sons head office was built to serve the community and has every facility to assist families at the time of bereavement.

The premises are located in close proximity to the public transport system and have allocated spaces for customer parking. Facilities include eight chapels of rest, a large garage to accommodate our modern fleet, a comprehensive mortuary, a museum as well as administration offices.
Also located at Culling Road is F.A. Albin & Sons' memorial garden, which consists of a large number of niches for families to inter the ashes of their loved ones, boulder plaques, wall and vase plaques where flowers can be placed. All remembrance opportunities are open to everyone so you will not be required to retain ashes in order to dedicate a memorial.

Funeral directors Jonathan and Simon Dyer are responsible for the branch and are available Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, on Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm and on Sundays from 10 am to 12 pm. The company operates a 24 hour on call response outside normal working hours.
Our office serves all of the M25 area.

The Albin family first worked as wardens of the Bermondsey cemetery over 200 years ago, to then start serving the community as funeral directors.

Latest Obituaries

Kitt   Boddington

Kitt Boddington

Sep 1940 - Jan 2024

Lenny   Piper

Lenny Piper

Aug 1977 - Jan 2024

Diana Taylor   Burridge

Diana Taylor Burridge

Apr 1941 - Jan 2024

Jeanette   Rose Mathers

Jeanette Rose Mathers

Jun 1937 - Jan 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Andrea Burnett 12th Oct 2021

    I am so happy and grateful for all the love and guidance you offered me. My dad was in the right place and in the right hands. I felt so welcomed. And Caroline was so lovely, always by the phone if i needed to talk. I was so lost when losing my dad. But Caroline helped me through it all. The whole team helped me through it all.
    I am so grateful. Thank you

  • 5 Terry Smeaton 8th Oct 2021

    I felt very comfortable and confident that my auntie was in good hands communication was amazing my auntie had a beautiful send of .the service was top class .
    Thankyou for being a great support to myself

  • 5 David Selby 3rd Oct 2021

    What can I say that many people before me have also said.Albins go above and beyond to care for your loved one.they really do care,from making the first phone call,to being dropped of in the funeral car,after the funeral.the whole process is done with the upmost care,and  Albins do it in their  own special way so that it  takes some of the pressure  of you and your loved ones.My family and friends would like to thank Jon Simon and Scott for the way they cared for and helped plan such a wonderful funeral for my brother.Xx

  • 5 Paul Morrison 20th Sep 2021

    Faultless from start to finish. We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you

  • 5 Kathy Donovan 19th Sep 2021

    Absolute professional team and very caring and compassionate especially Joanne Smith and Elaines catering is the best
    Kathleen Donovan 

  • 5 Danny Russell 13th Sep 2021

    Amazing service and extremely professional. 

  • 4 Stanley Cohen 13th Sep 2021

    We were very happy with the patience, support and empathy of your team. Scott from your Cullings Road branch, made this sad occasion easier, especially when we were struggling to make decisions.   Thank you Scott.

  • 5 Debra Keable 8th Sep 2021

    The support we got in planning mum's funeral was truly great. Caroline supported and gave us direction when it was needed. To be honest we were lost and in need of direction and some posititvity and this was supplied in bundles. On the day John supported us and lead us along the way to give mum a send off she would of been proud of. Thank you all so much for the funeral you delivered, we could not fault it. Many thanks

  • 5 Ann Moore 30th Aug 2021

    From start to finish the service we received was amazing. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure everything was in place. We are very grateful for the care that was shown on the day of the funeral and couldn't have asked for a better team to help on the day.

  • 5 Tina Gray 30th Aug 2021

    Outstanding service thank you x

  • 5 Eve Pape 27th Aug 2021

    I cannot put in to words how amazing Albins are. They treated us like family and one of their own. The kindness, love and support they showed us as family as well as how well they looked after my sister while she was asleep at Albins was unbelievable. They are beyond professional, respectful and thoughtful and they couldn’t have done anything better. We wouldn’t use anyone else but Albins and would recommend them to anyone and everyone.

  • 5 Karen Feehily 22nd Aug 2021

    All the staff at FA Albins were very helpful and supportive to our family at this very sad time.

    The service they provided was excellent.

  • 5 Kerry Barham 15th Aug 2021

    Extremely supportive, professional and helpful team. Showed dignity and courtesy at all stages. Would highly recommend them all and their services. 

  • 5 Janet Ayles 3rd Aug 2021

    Everyone is always so very friendly, kind and caring, nothing is too much trouble.

    We had Scott for my sister Joy's funeral 2 years ago, he was absolutely brilliant then, and still as brilliant for my dad George too x

    George was also very kind and caring, he was with us on the day we said goodbye to my lovely dad x

    All the ladies at the reception was also very lovely, friendly and helpful x

    We will never go with no one else.
    You always make sure our loved ones are well looked after, just the same way you do with us.

    You all have so much compassion, care and love, which is exactly what we all want and need at such a sad time x

    Dad always said he had to go with you, as he loved the way you all have so much respect for everyone.
    Plus as he was always saying Fred Albins is the best, very good to work for. Everything has to be done so perfect, even down to there socks x

    Also its great that you now have Elaine to do the catering, her food was absolutely amazing, everyone said how nice it was.

    So a massive, massive thank you to you all xx

    Scott I will be back to arrange my funeral very soon x

  • 5 Jade Rowland 2nd Aug 2021

    Outstanding service from start to finish! Scott went above and beyond for us and showed nothing but compassion for the family and respect to Lisa.
    Also William was amazing on the day of the funeral, a wonderful
    Young man! Thank you all so much 

  • 5 Donna Flynn 1st Aug 2021

    Thank you too Simon & everyone at Albins for your support and looking after our Mum.

    You helped us arrange the most beautiful day and she would be proud.

    We can’t thank you enough xxx

  • 5 Tony Jordan 25th Jul 2021

    Very efficient and helpful-took the strain of organising of me

  • 5 Veronica Ebdon 21st Jul 2021

    Thank you Albins for delivering a beautiful send off for my mum. She was adamant that we use your family run business and I cannot fault her decision. I was especially touched that on the day we drove through the blue where the a rose was placed for mum. I thank you greatly for giving us a memory to cherish

  • 5 Daniel Borthwick 20th Jul 2021

    As expected we received a service that was second to non. Attention to detail was excellent and we were kept up to date throughout. Scott was a pleasure to deal with. Can’t thank you enough for what you have done for the family recently.

  • 5 Marilyn Godwin 16th Jul 2021

    Absolutely amazing,so professional,worth every penny highly recommended super and outstanding service,thank you ALBINS & SONS

  • 5 Julie Marshall 27th Jun 2021

    Words can’t say enough really. The dignity and respect they showed my mother and my family was remarkable. Their professionalism and appearance exceeded all our expectations. 
    Barry would have been so proud that Simon and John are still keeping the business ‘The Best’ 

  • 5 Andy Johnson 26th Jun 2021

    Could not have asked for a better service. Total respect commitment attention to duty and detail but above all else care!

  • 5 Rebekah Wright 25th Jun 2021

    Albin & Sons are the epitome of funeral services! They are the best in the game. The professionalism, patience and understanding is next to none, from everyone you deal with at Albins. This great service begins from the receptionists down at the parlour, to the drivers on the day of the funeral and everyone else in between.

    The service was smooth, easy and our every request was met! We are a big family with lots of different opinions, wants/needs for the day but Simon listened to everything we wanted and made sure we had exactly what we asked for. He dealt with us with such empathy and care.

    Although it was a very hard day for my family and I, the team at Albins made it as beautiful as can be. Outstanding service from start to finish, so on behalf of myself and my family we would like to say a huge thank you for stunning service, we were completely satisfied.

  • 5 Richard Colwell 22nd Jun 2021

    Albin&sons did a great service for my mother great job done.

  • 5 Jennifer Sugden 20th Jun 2021

    Very helpfull and helped us every step of the way.

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Address
Arthur Stanley House
52 Culling Road
Rotherhithe
London
SE16 2TN

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Andrea Burnett 12th Oct 2021

I am so happy and grateful for all the love and guidance you offered me. My dad was in the right place and in the right hands. I felt so welcomed. And Caroline was so lovely, always by the phone if i needed to talk. I was so lost when losing my dad. But Caroline helped me through it all. The whole team helped me through it all. I am so grateful. Thank you

Terry Smeaton 8th Oct 2021

I felt very comfortable and confident that my auntie was in good hands communication was amazing my auntie had a beautiful send of .the service was top class . Thankyou for being a great support to myself

David Selby 3rd Oct 2021

What can I say that many people before me have also said.Albins go above and beyond to care for your loved one.they really do care,from making the first phone call,to being dropped of in the funeral car,after the funeral.the whole process is done with the upmost care,and  Albins do it in their  own special way so that it  takes some of the pressure  of you and your loved ones.My family and friends would like to thank Jon Simon and Scott for the way they cared for and helped plan such a wonderful funeral for my brother.Xx

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